Kriss (kris or keris) of the naga sasra type, Indonesia, probably Java or Madura, 19th century Dopur or double-edged blade, with relief decoration of a naga all along, ending in the head of an animal, partially gilded at the top of the blade. The blade is corrugated at ten luk and made of fine pamor. Ukiran (handle) in finely worked ivory with floral and winged horse motifs, typical of the Madura style. Mendak in silver-plated metal with pearl decoration. Warangka gayaman in carved ivory with a beautiful patina. Pendok (lower part of the scabbard) in silver leaf finely engraved with floral and geometric motifs. The ganja is enhanced with gold floral decoration. Length : 49 cm Comparison: For a similar model with a highly worked warangka, see Penn Museum, n°49-31-33A. For a handle with a similar decorative motif, see Metropolitan Museum of Art: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935, no. 36.25.1126a, b.
Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
€1,690
Buyer's premium
30%
Kriss (kris or keris) of the naga sasra type, Indonesia, probably Java or Madura, 19th century
Dopur or double-edged blade, with relief decoration of a naga all along, ending in the head of an animal, partially gilded at the top of the blade. The blade is corrugated at ten luk and made of fine pamor. Ukiran (handle) in finely worked ivory with floral and winged horse motifs, typical of the Madura style. Mendak in silver-plated metal with pearl decoration. Warangka gayaman in carved ivory with a beautiful patina. Pendok (lower part of the scabbard) in silver leaf finely engraved with floral and geometric motifs. The ganja is enhanced with gold floral decoration.
Length : 49 cm
Comparison:
For a similar model with a highly worked warangka, see Penn Museum, n°49-31-33A. For a handle with a similar decorative motif, see Metropolitan Museum of Art: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935, no. 36.25.1126a, b.
Sale
Friday 31 October 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris